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Description
The Avanos BALLARD Closed Suction System with Double Swivel Elbow (Endotracheal) in Adult 14 Fr (4.6 mm OD), 54 cm length, is an in-line suction catheter for mechanically ventilated patients. It enables airway suctioning through an endotracheal tube without disconnecting the ventilator, helping maintain ventilation and PEEP while limiting cross-contamination.
Key Features
- BALLARD Turbo-Cleaning: catheter retracts into an isolated, vacuum‑sealed turbulent cleaning chamber to cleanse the catheter tip between passes.
- PEEP Seal–type design elements to help maintain circuit seal during cleansing.
- One-way lavage port with hinged valve to help prevent sprayback and reduce risk of inadvertent lavage.
- Numbered catheter markings to assist with controlled insertion depth.
- Sleeve tether to help prevent over‑retraction of the catheter.
- Double Swivel Elbow connector provides flexibility with fewer connectors in the airway circuit.
- Optional integrated MDI port: MDI Built-In variants available for 14 Fr, 54 cm ETT use.
- ISO color code: green for size identification.
Specifications
- Patient/application: Adult, in-line closed suction via endotracheal tube
- Catheter size: 14 Fr (4.6 mm outer diameter)
- Length: 54 cm
- Connector: Double Swivel Elbow
- Configuration options: Dry or WET PAK; WET PAK includes 12 aseptically filled saline vials (volume not specified)
- Sterility and use: Sterile, gamma sterilized; single-patient use
- Materials: Not made with natural rubber latex or DEHP
- Validated maximum in‑use time: up to 72 hours
- Typical shelf life: 3 years
- Packaging: 20 units per box/case
Use Considerations
- Closed suctioning helps minimize loss of PEEP and interruptions to ventilation.
- Enclosed design, one-way lavage port, and hinged valve help limit sprayback and cross-contamination.
- Depth markings and sleeve tether support consistent technique and catheter management.
Notes
- Connector clarification: this configuration uses the Double Swivel Elbow; the “clear T-piece” style is not applicable to this model.
